The nameKessy

Kessy is a modern girl's name that appeared in France in the late 1980s. It has been rising since the 2010s.

Meaning

Kessy has no established etymology. It is linked to Jessy or Kelly.

Origin

Recent creation.

History

Kessy appeared in 1989 and kept rising into the early 2020s.

Popularity of the name Kessy

Kessy in France

830thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (225 births)
3,210babies named Kessy in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kessy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,390 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Kessy. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Kessy in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 126 births a year on average, against 153 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kessy mean?

Kessy has no established etymology. It is linked to Jessy or Kelly.

What is the origin of the name Kessy?

Recent creation.

Is Kessy a girl's or a boy's name?

Kessy is a girl's name.